Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre celebrates his single with first base coach Dave Anderson during the sixth inning.

Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre celebrates his single with first base coach Dave Anderson during the sixth inning.

Photo: Karen Warren / Chronicle

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Astros second baseman Jose Altuve bites his nails in the infield during the sixth inning.

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve bites his nails in the infield during the sixth inning.

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Astros starting pitcher Philip Humber reacts before getting pulled from the game during the sixth inning.

Astros starting pitcher Philip Humber reacts before getting pulled from the game during the sixth inning.

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Astros first baseman Carlos Pena at bat during the sixth inning.

Astros first baseman Carlos Pena at bat during the sixth inning.

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Astros first baseman Carlos Pena talks as teammate Chris Carter flies out to end the sixth inning.

Astros first baseman Carlos Pena talks as teammate Chris Carter flies out to end the sixth inning.

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Astros first baseman Chris Carter hands his batting helmet over to first base coach Dave Clark after flying out to end the sixth inning.

Astros first baseman Chris Carter hands his batting helmet over to first base coach Dave Clark after flying out to end the sixth inning.

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Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) and shortstop Ronny Cedeno chat during a pitching change during the sixth inning.

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) and shortstop Ronny Cedeno chat during a pitching change during the sixth inning.

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Astros relief pitcher Josh Fields pitches during the seventh inning.

Astros relief pitcher Josh Fields pitches during the seventh inning.

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Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus reaches out for the single hit by Astros center fielder Justin Maxwell during the seventh inning.

Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus reaches out for the single hit by Astros center fielder Justin Maxwell during the seventh inning.

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Astros relief pitcher Hector Ambriz pitches during the eighth inning.

Astros relief pitcher Hector Ambriz pitches during the eighth inning.

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Rangers first baseman Lance Berkman at bat during the eighth inning.

Rangers first baseman Lance Berkman at bat during the eighth inning.

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Astros first baseman Chris Carter chases a double hit by Rangers first baseman Lance Berkman during the eighth inning.

Astros first baseman Chris Carter chases a double hit by Rangers first baseman Lance Berkman during the eighth inning.

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Rangers center fielder Julio Borbon slides into third base after pinch running for Lance Berkman (27) during the eighth inning.

Rangers center fielder Julio Borbon slides into third base after pinch running for Lance Berkman (27) during the eighth inning.

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Astros first baseman Chris Carter is called for the error as he failed to catch a sacrifice fly by Rangers catcher A.J. Pierzynski during the eighth inning.

Astros first baseman Chris Carter is called for the error as he failed to catch a sacrifice fly by Rangers catcher A.J. Pierzynski during the eighth inning.

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Astros shortstop Ronny Cedeno bobbles the ball as he fails to turn a double play on Rangers first baseman Mitch Moreland after tagging out catcher A.J. Pierzynski at second base during the eighth inning.

Astros shortstop Ronny Cedeno bobbles the ball as he fails to turn a double play on Rangers first baseman Mitch Moreland after tagging out catcher A.J. Pierzynski at second base during the eighth inning.

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Rangers first baseman Lance Berkman (27) celebrates his RBI double as he returns to the dugout after being replaced by a pinch runner during the eighth inning.

Rangers first baseman Lance Berkman (27) celebrates his RBI double as he returns to the dugout after being replaced by a pinch runner during the eighth inning.

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Astros center fielder Justin Maxwell walks back to the dugout after striking out to end the game during the ninth inning.

Astros center fielder Justin Maxwell walks back to the dugout after striking out to end the game during the ninth inning.

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Astros second baseman Jose Altuve dives for a ball as Rangers first baseman Lance Berkman attempted to steal second base during the first inning.

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve dives for a ball as Rangers first baseman Lance Berkman attempted to steal second base during the first inning.

Photo: Karen Warren / Chronicle

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Rangers first baseman Lance Berkman kneels on first base after he attempted to steal second base during the first inning.

Rangers first baseman Lance Berkman kneels on first base after he attempted to steal second base during the first inning.

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Mitch Moreland hands pieces of bat to Astros first base coach Dave Clark after Brett Wallace broke a bat grounding out during the first inning.

Mitch Moreland hands pieces of bat to Astros first base coach Dave Clark after Brett Wallace broke a bat grounding out during the first inning.

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Astros first baseman Carlos Pena bats during the first inning.

Astros first baseman Carlos Pena bats during the first inning.

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Rangers starting pitcher Alexi Ogando throws during the second inning.

Rangers starting pitcher Alexi Ogando throws during the second inning.

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Rick Ankiel reacts after striking out during the second inning.

Rick Ankiel reacts after striking out during the second inning.

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Astros Rick Ankiel prepares to catch a pop fly by Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler during the second inning.

Astros Rick Ankiel prepares to catch a pop fly by Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler during the second inning.

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Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler dives for a ball hit by Astros shortstop Ronny Cedeno during the third inning.

Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler dives for a ball hit by Astros shortstop Ronny Cedeno during the third inning.

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Astros manager Bo Porter watches the game from the dugout during the third inning.

Astros manager Bo Porter watches the game from the dugout during the third inning.

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Astros first baseman Chris Carter waits on deck during the third inning.

Astros first baseman Chris Carter waits on deck during the third inning.

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Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler makes the throw to first to make the play on Astros first baseman Carlos Pena during the third inning.

Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler makes the throw to first to make the play on Astros first baseman Carlos Pena during the third inning.

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Astros manager Bo Porter argues a ground out called on Astros first baseman Carlos Pena during the third inning.

Astros manager Bo Porter argues a ground out called on Astros first baseman Carlos Pena during the third inning.

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve tags out Texas Rangers left fielder David Murphy during the second inning.

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve tags out Texas Rangers left fielder David Murphy during the second inning.

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Fans cheer afar Lyle Lovett performed the National Anthem.

Fans cheer afar Lyle Lovett performed the National Anthem.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

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Astros players line up as Lyle Lovett sings the National Anthem.

Astros players line up as Lyle Lovett sings the National Anthem.

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Lyle Lovett smiles before singing the National Anthem.

Lyle Lovett smiles before singing the National Anthem.

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Lyle Lovett sings the National Anthem before the the game.

Lyle Lovett sings the National Anthem before the the game.

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Carlos Pena walks to the plate to lead off the bottom of the second inning. With the at-bat, Pena became the first designated hitter for the Astros as an American League team as they begin play in new league after 51 seasons in the National League. less

Carlos Pena walks to the plate to lead off the bottom of the second inning. With the at-bat, Pena became the first designated hitter for the Astros as an American League team as they begin play in new league ... more

Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

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Houston Astros center fielder Justin Maxwell makes his way to third on his second triple of the night during the eighth inning.

Houston Astros center fielder Justin Maxwell makes his way to third on his second triple of the night during the eighth inning.

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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A Houston Astros groundskeeper readies bases before the season opener.

A Houston Astros groundskeeper readies bases before the season opener.

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The U.S. and Texas flags are displayed in centerfield as the Astros and Rangers observe a moment of silence for the victims of the Sandy Hook shooting before the season opener.

The U.S. and Texas flags are displayed in centerfield as the Astros and Rangers observe a moment of silence for the victims of the Sandy Hook shooting before the season opener.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

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Chad Carlson of Nederland wears an orange wig and blue glasses during the street festival outside of Minute Maid Park.

Chad Carlson of Nederland wears an orange wig and blue glasses during the street festival outside of Minute Maid Park.